
Articles and interviews
What Matt Hay wants listeners to know about deafness
"Soundtrack of Silence" is a moving ode to the highs, lows, and daily rhythms of living with hearing loss.
Echoes of oral tradition resound in Michelle Porter's fiction debut
Inspired by the musicality of Métis culture, this fresh work of Indigenous storytelling centers perspectives of both man and nature.
The 22 best listens by Indigenous voices to hear now
Indigenous authors share a unique perspective and literary style that's hard to find anywhere else. These listens are essential for everyone looking to better understand their voices.
"Coraline" by Neil Gaiman is a quintessential dark fantasy
Transporting listeners through an uncanny parallel universe, Neil Gaiman’s Coraline takes an unsettling dive into the differing perspectives of adults and children, while ultimately reminding us that there is no place quite like home.
Editors Reveal: Our favorite spooky listens
From mildly chilling to outright creeptastic, we're sharing the listens that get us in the mood for spooky season.
Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" is an essential guide to grieving the dead creatively
Despite its influence on horror tales and films, the Gothic novel that gave birth to the science fiction genre tells a deeply human story.
“Horse Barbie” is a trans pacific saga, literally and figuratively
Geena Rocero explores performance as a means of surviving, the vibrant culture of the Philippines, and what it means to live authentically in her daring memoir.
“Better Living Through Birding” soars above and beyond a racist viral video
Contextualizing his notorious encounter in Central Park, Christian Cooper expands his narrative with humor and grace.
"American Mermaid" is a Meta Dive into the Funny, Fishy World of Adaptation
Debut author Julia Langbein talks about how improv comedy shaped her novel, what we gain from being vulnerable, and why she writes to change the future rather than reflect on the past.
The 24 hottest debuts of 2023 so far
A round of applause for this year’s emerging novelists.
How Guillermo del Toro Adapts Pinocchio’s Origin Story
If watching Guillermo del Toro’s stunning reimagining of "Pinocchio" tugged on your heartstrings, consider how it compares to the original fairy tale with this essential guide.
“The Cloisters” asks whether futures can be told and fates decided
Debut author and art professor Katy Hays delves into medievalism and tarot card lore to create an unforgettable, atmospheric novel set in an iconic New York museum.